12x24x1 Air Filter
Actual Size: 11 3/4" x 23 3/4" x 3/4"
How to measure your filter
How to Measure Your Filter
Steps 1 & 2
Measuring Length and Width (L x W). (If your filter is not a square, the smallest measurement goes first).
Step 3
Measure the thickness (Depth) of your filter from front to back.
Step 4
Put Your measurements together (L x W x D).
Actual Size
A filter’s true dimensions.
Example: 19.75” x 19.75” x 1”
Nominal Size
Rounded numbers used by manufacturers.
Example 20” x 20” x 1”
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About 12x24x1 Air Filter
Actual Size:
11 3/4" x 23 3/4" x 3/4"
SKU:
P80S.011224-6
The Aerostar 12x24x1 pleated air filter delivers clean air by replacing your air system’s vent intake filter. Designed to work with most home and office AC and furnace systems with compatible intake vent sizes, filtering out dust, pollen, bacteria, and other airborne particles. Great indoor air quality is as easy as changing your air filter to Aerostar.
Air Filter Type:
Pleated
FPR Rating:
FPR 5
Quality:
Dust & Pollen
Captured Particle Size:
3-10 Microns
Material:
Pleated
Capacity:
Standard Capacity
Change Frequency:
Every 60-90 Days
MERV Rating:
SKU:
P80S.011224-6
MPR Rating:
MPR 600
GTIN/UPC:
192212003341
MERV 8, MPR 600, FPR 5
Fights lint, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and dust.
Every 60-90 DaysQualifies for Free Shipping
Fights lint, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and dust.
Every 60-90 DaysQualifies for Free Shipping
Pleated MERV 8 Media
Comparable to MPR 600 and FPR 5
Designed for Superior Filtration Efficiency
Made with electrostatically charged synthetic material that draws and captures allergens between 3 - 10 microns, including lint, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and dust.
Improve Indoor Air Quality
Protect your family and loved ones with clean indoor air quality at home. Aerostar filters are a simple and cost effective step towards a healthier home environment, free of airborne allergens and particles that can trigger various allergy and asthma symptoms.
Improve Efficiency and Reduce Cost
An Aerostar furnace air filter helps keep your HVAC unit working efficiently by removing dirt and reducing strain on the motor. When your unit runs properly, it consumes less energy, requires less maintenance and will have a longer life. These factors will have an impact on your utility bill and maintenance costs. It is recommended that you change the filter every 60 to 90 days during normal times of year but increase frequency to 30 days during peak summer and winter months when your unit is working the hardest.
About Aerostar Furnace Air Filters
Aerostar filters are manufactured in the USA by Filtration Group, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of filtration solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The Aerostar brand is known for constantly innovating and improving their technology to help make filtration more efficient, effective and environmentally friendly every day.
About MERV, MPR and FPR Rating
The three rating systems were created by different organizations. MERV is the domestic and international Industry Standard rating system established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers. The other two rating systems were created by 3M and The Home Depot, but all are rating the same filter.
MERV Rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value): As you have already learned, the MERV Rating is the primary rating system used in the industry, both domestically and internationally. Established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, MERV rates a filter’s ability to capture and hold particles and pollutants.
MPR (Micro-Particle Performance Rating): MPR Rating is a rating system developed by 3M. It rates the manufacturer’s Filtrete product line and their ability to capture airborne particles smaller than 1 micron.
FPR (Filter Performance Rating): FPR Rating is a rating system developed by The Home Depot for brands sold through their stores, including Honeywell. It utilizes a color code and number scale (4 to 10) that closely resembles the MERV rating.
What is a MERV Rating?
MERV ratings let you know the efficiency and level of filtration that an air filter can handle under normal circumstances. The higher the MERV rating, the finer the particles are that are filtered our of the air in your home. Many air filter retailers use MERV or a similar rating to rate their air filters.
About MERV, MPR and FPR Rating
MERV Rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value):
MERV Rating is the primary rating system used in the industry, both domestically and internationally. Established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, MERV rates a filter’s ability to capture and hold particles and pollutants.
MPR (Micro-Particle Performance Rating):
MPR Rating is a rating system developed by 3M. It rates the manufacturer’s Filtrete product line and their ability to capture airborne particles smaller than 1 micron.
FPR (Filter Performance Rating):
FPR Rating is a rating system developed by The Home Depot for brands sold through their stores, including Honeywell. It utilizes a color code and number scale (4 to 10) that closely resembles the MERV rating.
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FAQs
A pleated 12x24x1 air filter has a larger surface area than some other types of air filters, enabling it to catch more airborne particles, keeping your airspace healthier and cleaner. It functions as a barrier to keep particulates from circulating in your home.
If you want to breathe clean air, replace the air filter in your home every 60 to 90 days. When they get dirty and aren’t replaced, they may clog or get discolored, and could potentially make your HVAC system fail prematurely.
The different MERV ratings for 12x24x1 air filters are:
- 12x24x1 air filter MERV 11: Good for allergy sufferers, traps fine debris like allergens.
- 12x24x1 air filter MERV 13: Captures microparticles like smoke, bacteria, and mold spores.
- 12x24x1 air filter MERV 18: Dense filtration, High efficiency hospital grade filters.
To understand MERV vs. MPR vs. FPR rating systems, and pick the one that meets your needs, you should know they were developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers. They recommend using MERV ratings to gauge filter effectiveness. FPR categorizes filters with a simple scale, and MPR ratings measure the removal of allergens and dust microparticles.
A 12x24x1 AC filter with a high MERV rating creates a cleaner indoor environment with better allergen control to ensure triggers don’t circulate, and allows you and your family to breathe easier while experiencing fewer respiratory symptoms.
If you choose to use a washable 12x24x1 air filter, make sure it's properly maintained and washed regularly, and that it's compatible with your HVAC unit. Not all units can use a washable filter, but some do. Check your system manual before buying a washable type. Be aware that washable filters don’t always filter fine particles as well as disposable filters.
After you dispose of a dirty air filter, put it in a trash bag so the dust won’t scatter. Switch off your HVAC system, and put the new 12x24x1 filter into the slot, with its arrow pointing at the blower. Slide in the new one, making sure it fits snugly, and restart your system, verifying it's running properly.
12x24x1 air filters with a carbon filter are equipped to neutralize smoke and offensive odors. By trapping VOCs and harmful gases, they ensure fresh-smelling air circulates when homeowners use them for home odor control.
When your air filter is too small or too large for the slot where it should be placed, it disrupts airflow and makes your HVAC system struggle. Debris can slip through the gaps and reduce filtration. This can reduce the lifespan of your HVAC unit, damage motors or fans, and raise your operating costs.